An Apex Legends damage bug has begun frustrating players ever since the Season One update landed. There’s been reports that people aren’t seeing hit points pop up when they land a shot on an opponent. See what the Apex Legends damage bug fix is with our help.
Apex Legends Damage Bug | Hit points not showing
The Apex Legends damage bug, as we mentioned, causes an issue with showing you how much damage you have dealt to an enemy.
Ordinarily, if you manage to land a shot, you get a two-fold message. First, you hear a noise that indicates you have scored a hit, and then you’re supposed to see how many health or shield points you have knocked off someone. This hasn’t been the case for some players since the Wild Frontier update went live on Tuesday, March 19 though.
Threads have popped up on the game’s Reddit page, such as this one from user KorruptGeneral, that show what’s happening. Part of the footage shows that KorruptGeneral is landing hits with his weapon due to the blood that comes out of his Caustic opponent. No numbers show up initially before they begin to register. By then it’s too late though, as KorruptGeneral is killed themselves not long after.
Apex Legends Damage Bug | Is there a fix?
If you came in search of an official Apex Legends damage bug fix, you’re out of luck, we’re afraid. EA and Respawn haven’t responded to any issues relating to this particular glitch. We suspect this is down to the amount of people that it’s affected.
If it isn’t a widespread issue, then the chances are EA and Respawn will be fixing other issues as a priority. Your best bet is to head to the EA technical forums here, and lodge a ticket. The support team is more likely to see it on their own patch than Reddit. If they do, and the problem is bigger than they think, they’ll look into it. Additionally, be sure to take notes. What weapon you used, what Legend you used, and what Legend you were shooting at. They could all play a part in figuring out why damage numbers aren’t popping in Apex Legends.
10 Weapons You Want in Apex Legends
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10 Weapons You Want in Apex Legends
One of the true rushes of the battle royale genre is not knowing what you'll be dealing with in any given round. Being able to succeed with any given setup early on separates the pros from the amateurs, but there are still some weapons you want to see in your first drop location. -
Devotion
The Devotion is a light machine gun that chews through Energy ammo with gusto. When you hold down the trigger, it starts to spin up, like a minigun in the hands of your favorite Heavy. The rate of fire continues to increase, making it a monster in certain situations. -
VK-47 Flatline
A close to mid-range assault rifle, the Flatline works best when you're aiming for the head. Dealing more damage than your standard AR thanks to the heavy rounds, you can switch between single shots or full auto. It only really loses its luster if you need to tag a sniper across a wide canyon, although that's still possible with the right scope. -
Havoc Rifle
The newest addition to Apex Legends, the Havoc rifle is a full auto assault rifle that uses Energy Ammo. It's also the first weapon to use two hop-ups to modify its potential. It can either be turbocharged to negate the gun's spin-up or get the Selectfire Reciever to select the hitscan beam fire mode. -
Kraber .50-cal Sniper
One of two Legendary weapon drops, the Kraber is a powerful sniper rifle that shoots off unique .50 caliber rounds. One of the weapons appearing from Titanfall 2, you can only grab this gun if you go after the supply drops and survive the hordes of other players with similar intentions. -
Mastiff Shotgun
The Mastiff Shotgun is the other Legendary weapon currently found in Apex Legends. It also can only be found from airdrops and it also has its own unique ammo that can't be replenished. You'll want to get up close and personal with the Mastiff, which has an amazingly narrow spread when you aim down its sights. -
Peacekeeper
If you don't want to chase Legendaries, the Peacekeeper is a good runner-up for "Best Shotgun." You can even get a similar aim down sights bonus with the Precision Choke add-on. Generally speaking, if you are going to charge into battle in Apex, you'll want one of these bad boys handy. -
Prowler Burst PDW
The Prowler is an SMG that fires in five round bursts. Due to its resemblance to a P90, you might wonder why it doesn't also fire fully automatic, and it does if you find a Selectfire Reciever. Either way, it's a great option if you need to get a lot of bullets into an opponent in a very short amount of time. -
M600 Spitfire
If you want to get a lot of bullets into an opponent over a long period of time, may we suggest the Spitfire? The premier light machine gun of Apex Legends, the Spitfire lives up to its name by spitting fire at a tremendously fast rate. If you can keep it fed with Heavy Rounds, it will keep your kill count looking very healthy. -
Triple Take
A sniper rifle that shoots Energy Ammo, the Triple Take brings its unique charge fire mechanics over from Titanfall 2's Double Take. It fires three projectiles at once at a full charge, letting you be a bit off with your aim when it comes to headshots. -
Wingman
Until they bring over the Smart Pistol as a Legendary Drop, the Wingman is the weapon to wield in your back pocket. A futuristic six-shooter revolver, the Wingman rewards skilled players with devastating headshot damage, improved even more by the Skullpiercer Rifling hop-up.
